West Elementary regularly engages students and families in "service learning" by doing community based projects. Often these projects include helping community organizations such as the SPCA or troops serving overseas. We find that when a classroom works on helping others, students feel good about what they can accomplish in the work. They feel good about helping others.
The West Seneca Community Food Pantry is in need of donated goods. With food prices rising, COVID supports ending, and the growing needs in our community, the Pantry is experiencing a shortage right now. They are looking non-perishable food items and personal care products, but they are especially in need of the following:
- canned tuna
- peanut butter
- jelly
- pasta
- sauce
- soup
Mrs. Nicosia's class and Ms. McDonough's class will be leading this food drive. They are offering a "Blow Pop party" for the class with the most donated goods. Of course, doing good for others is its own reward, but Blow Pops are good too!
Please expect us to do these service projects throughout the year, but do not feel obligated to participate. Do only what you can do -- sometimes that means talking about the need with your children, sometimes that means giving your time, and sometimes that means making a donation. All of these help students understand the world is larger than just West Elementary!
